MBBS student at centre of controversyMUMBAI: Sejal Pawar, an undergraduate MBBS student associated with Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital in Mumbai, has found herself at the centre of a controversy after remarks she made during a stand-up comedy show triggered outrage among sections of the medical community and social media users.The controversy began after a video clip from comedian Pranit More’s stand-up show surfaced online. In the clip, Pawar allegedly made remarks about male cadavers that many doctors and medical students described as insensitive and disrespectful towards body donors.The remarks sparked criticism from medical professionals, student groups and social media users, with many questioning whether such comments were appropriate in the context of medical education, where cadavers are used for learning and research.The issue soon moved beyond online debate after Maharashtra Cyber registered a case against comedian Pranit More, Sejal Pawar, Himanshu Jangra, others in connection with allegedly objectionable content aired during the show.KEM Hospital also initiated an internal inquiry into the matter, while medical organisations demanded action.The All India Medical Students’ Association (AIMSA) condemned the remarks, saying they undermined the sanctity of medical education and the dignity owed to cadavers used for learning and research.Amid the backlash, Maharashtra’s resident doctors’ body clarified that Pawar is an undergraduate MBBS student and not a resident doctor.Reacting to the controversy, MARD resident Dr Sheenam Beg said the organisation had no direct connection with Pawar and urged people not to associate undergraduate students with resident doctors."Firstly, let me make this very clear. We are MARD members, and we represent resident doctors. The person involved in this controversy is an undergraduate student. We have a separate body for undergraduate students, and we are not related to her. Therefore, we are not in a position to answer questions directly regarding her"The controversy also raised questions about Pawar’s educational background and admission records. Authorities are looking into multiple aspects of the case as inquiries continue.The incident has reignited a debate over the boundaries of humour, professional conduct and respect for cadavers in medical training.